Communism in Crisis - Brezhnev Era Questions 1-8 (Due Thursday)

Communism in Crisis

I've shared a folder with you entitled, Communism in Crisis. Please make a folder under you GDoc History folder, entitled "Paper 1." Place the shared folder in this new folder. There are three readings in it:



Second, I've shared a document with you entitled, Communism in Crisis - LAST. If you haven't already, make a copy of it and share it with me. Erase "copy of" and put your last name on it.

HOMEWORK

DUE THURSDAY before Class: Questions 1 - 8 on the new Communism and Crisis document.  
Read the USSR in Crisis - Brezhnev Era reading in the shared folder.

The Brezhnev Era - 1964 to 1982

This two decade period was characterized by gradualism. The leaders had been born in the 20th century. As such, they were too young to have played an active part in the revolution, and instead had risen through the ranks as apparatchiks (a blindly devoted communist official) and placemen (an appointed official). They abandoned Khrushchev's plans for “Communism in 20 years” in favor of a policy of “developed Socialism.” Critics, however, call it the “Big Sleep. In 1980 almost all of the Politburo were over 70 years old.

Questions on the online reading, "USSR in Crisis - Brezhnev Era"

Review Material for the Soviet - Afghanistan War P1 Exam

Soviet - Afghanistan War P1 Exam

There will be a P1 Mechanics Exam on Thursday (Period A / G) and Friday (Period C)

Happy Snow Day II

In preparation for your upcoming Paper 1 exam please:

1. Please review the Google Slide presentation, Soviets Invade Afghanistan.
2. Make sure you are familiar with the P1 mechanics as outlined on the photo above. (You'll have a brief quiz on it during your next class. + a brief quiz on the below study guide on the Soviet-Afghanistan War).

Example questions: How many minutes should you spend question #3? (Answer: 12-13 minutes). How many documents should you reference in the mini-essay? (Answer: All five). What is the name of the Muslim rebel group in Afghanistan? (Answer: Mujahideen).

3. See the study guide below.

The P1 exam will be on your NEXT double block period.

For an overview of the war, please read this short article from Encyclopedia Britannica. I've also sent you a copy of it via e-mail.

In preparation for the Paper 1 exam that will be given during your NEXT double block, please make sure you know the following:

Mujahideen (Mujahid) - Guerrilla forces who were radical Islamist fighters

1980s Olympics Held in Moscow

Misha was the mascot

(Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) II Talks

U.S. President Jimmy Carter, 1977 - 1981

U.S. President Ronald Reagan, 1981 - 1989

Soviet Premier Leonid Brezhnev, 1964-1982

Failure of Detente: Due to U.S. Sanctions against Iran and the Soviets

Carter’s foreign policy seemed weak - lost 1980 election to Reagan

Summarize of Afghan-Soviet War (use for "Own Knowledge")

In-Class / Homework: The Long Peace: Detente, 1963-69

 The Long Peace: An Era of Détente, 1963-69

I can't make this up: Soviet Dictator Leonid Brezhnev in the late 1970s. He followed Khrushchev in 1964. He died in 1982.

Please complete the following 13 questions that have been posted to your Cold War Notes. They are due tomorrow, Friday, January 23. You will have time in class to work on them.

The Long Peace: An Era of Détente, 1963-69

DIRECTIONS: Read “Cold War - Ch. 7” (Pgs. 135-142). It is about the “Road to Détente, Ostpolitik, and the Helsinki Accord. It is in your shared Cold War Readings file. Answer the following 13 questions.